Light Up Amber for Appendix Cancer 2025

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The objective of this campaign is to shine a light on this rare but increasingly prevalent cancer by illuminating landmarks nationwide and beyond.

It is crucial to understand that often there are no symptoms of appendiceal cancer. And when there are symptoms, they are often missed or misdiagnosed as they frequently mimic those of hernias, ovarian or uterine masses, Crohn’s or other GI diseases, or are so vague that they are repeatedly dismissed. Meanwhile, the cancer progresses, making it all the more challenging to treat once it is finally properly diagnosed. In fact, a significantly large portion of cases of appendiceal cancer are not properly diagnosed until the disease has already perforated the appendix and tumors have spread throughout the abdomen. In those cases where patients present with symptoms of simple appendicitis, the appendiceal tumor can be missed, and the patient is sent home from the hospital with a prescribed course of antibiotics to treat. This is particularly relevant for adults over the age of 50 who might experience symptoms associated with appendicitis, as these symptoms in older patients are increasingly thought to signal a potential appendiceal tumor.

ACPMP Needs Your Help! Ask your local landmarks to light up amber and then fill out this form so we can add it to the list.

We encourage the community to share photos of the illuminated landmark on social media with the hashtags #AmberForAppendixCancer and #TurnAugustAmber and to spread information about the importance of early detection and specialized care for appendix cancer. All photo submissions will be entered for raffle prizes at the end of August! You can also submit your pictures to lightup@acpmp.org

What is Appendix Cancer Awareness Month?

August is recognized as the official Appendix Cancer Awareness Month to increase awareness of this rare cancer and the need for MORE research to discover new treatments with the hope of one day finding a cure. The ACPMP Research Foundation was established in 2008 to fund research and education to improve the diagnosis and treatment of appendix cancer. As part of our educational efforts, ACPMP is excited to promote August as the official awareness month for appendix cancer.

Along with establishing amber as the official ribbon color for appendix cancer, having an established awareness month further enhances ACPMP’s critical mission. To that end, in August, ACPMP will produce programming throughout the month of August to raise awareness of appendix cancer to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with this rare and complex cancer that claims the lives of many every year. Each and every patient’s life is precious beyond measure. Appendiceal cancer is what claimed the lives of Audrey Hepburn, ESPN personality Stuart Scott, mystery author Sue Grafton, mystery author and avid ACPMP supporter, Carol Higgins Clark, and just this past January, actor Adan Canto.

View all programming for the month of August here.

2025 Participating Landmarks

United States

Arizona
Mayo Clinic, Phoenix

Arkansas
Union Plaza Building, Little Rock (August 15)

California
Sails Pavilion, San Diego (August 17)
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego (August 17)

Delaware
Legislative Hall, Dover (August)

Florida
Brorein Street Bridge (August 17)
City of Tampa City Center at Hanna (August 17)
Curtis Hixon Park Palm Trees (August 17)
Fortune Street Bridge (August 17)
Kennedy Street Bridge (August 17)
Louver Fountain (August 17)
Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville
Old City Hall (August 17)
Platt Street Bridge (August 17)
River Tower Park (August 17)
Sulphur Springs Water Tower (August 17)
Tampa Riverwalk (August 17)

Idaho
8th & Main, Boise (August 16)

Illinois
875 North Michigan Ave, Chicago (August 5)
Berman Tower, Aurora (August 4 – 11)
Murray Baker Bridge, Peoria (August 30)
Wrigley Field Cubs 5th Inning Message, Chicago (August 17)
Willis Tower, Chicago (August 11 – 14)

Iowa
Fleur Drive (Ruan Connector), Des Moines (August 16)
Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge, Des Moines (August 16)
Jefferson Street Viaduct, Ottumwa (August 16)
Norbert F. Beckey Bridge, Muscatine (August 16)
SkyBridge, Davenport (August 5 – 11)

Michigan
Gallery Parking Ramp, Grand Rapids (August 16 – 25)
Gilda’s Club, Royal Oak (August 16)

Minnesota
France Ave, Edina (August 16 – 23)
Lowry Ave Bridge, Minneapolis (August 16)
I35W Bridge, Minneapolis (August 23)
Mayo Clinic, Rochester

Missouri
James S McDonnell Planetarium, Saint Louis (August 16)
Saint Louis Science Center, Saint Louis (August 16)

Nebraska
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Omaha (August 23)

New Hampshire
Memorial Bridge, Portsmouth (August 16)

New Jersey
Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Camden
Hunterdon County Historic Courthouse, Flemington (TBD)
Midland Park Borough Hall, Midland Park (August 4 – 10)
The Stone Pony, Asbury Park (August 11)

New York
Mid-Hudson Bridge, Poughkeepsie
Peace Bridge, Buffalo (August 17)
The Metropolitan, Rochester (August 16)

North Carolina
The Vue, Charlotte
Green Street Pedestrian Bridge, Winston-Salem
Liberty Street Strollway Bridge, Winston-Salem
Merschel Park, Winston-Salem
Twin Arches, Winston-Salem

Ohio
The Dublin Link, Dublin

Oklahoma
Skydance Bridge, Oklahoma City (August 23)

Oregon
Morrison Bridge Lighting Partner Program, Portland (August 17)

Pennsylvania
Broad Street Atrium, Philadelphia (August 15 – 17)
Gulf Tower, Pittsburgh (August 16)
Homestead Grays Bridge, Homestead (August 17)
Lt. Gov. Balcony Lights, Harrisburg (August 15 – 18)
One Liberty Place, Philadelphia (August 1)
PECO Crown Lights, Philadelphia (August 16 – 17, 23)
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia (August)
Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex, Harrisburg (August 15 – 18)
Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia (August 17)

Rhode Island
Sakonnet River Bridge, Jamestown (August 16)

South Carolina
Beacon of Hope at Cancer Survivors Park Alliance, Greenville (August 1 – 31)

South Dakota
Arc of Dreams, Sioux Falls (August 16)

Texas
Alamo Quarry Smokestacks, San Antonio (August 4 – 7)

Utah
Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City (August 1 – 3)

Wisconsin
American Family Field, Milwaukee (August 16)
Discovery World, Milwaukee (August 16)
Houdini Plaza, Appleton (August 1 – 3)
Mayo Clinic (August 9)
Mitchell Park Domes, Milwaukee (periodically through August)

Australia

Western Australia
Council House, Perth (August 16)
Great Northern Highway Port Hedland Interchange Bridge, Port Hedland (August 6)
Joondalup Drive Bridge, Neerabup (August 6)
Matagarup Bridge, East Perth (August 6)
Mount Street Bridge, Perth (August 6)
Northbridge Tunnel, Perth (August 6)
Trafalgar Bridge, East Perth (August 16)
Sky Ribbon, Perth (August 6)

Canada

Alberta
Calgary Tower, Calgary (August 24)

British Columbia
Confederation Garden Park Fountain, Victoria (August 16)
Confederation Garden Park Waterfall, Victoria (August 16)
Legislative Building, Victoria (August 16)
Parliament Building Back Fountain, Victoria (August 16)
Parliament Building Ceremonial Entrance, Victoria (August 16)
Parliament Building Front Fountain, Victoria (August 16)
Science World, Vancouver (August 6)

Manitoba
Esplanade Riel Bridge, Winnipeg (August 14)
Winnipeg Sign, Winnipeg (August 14)

Ontario
Canada Life, London (August 16)
CN Tower, Toronto (August 23)
Illumination of City of London Buildings and Amenities, London (August 16)
JA Taylor Building, London (August 16)
London City Hall, London (August 16)
London Ontario City Hall Building, London
Peace Bridge, Fort Erie (August 17)
RBC Place London, London (August 16)
Sifton Properties, London (August 16)
Toronto Sign, Toronto (August 16)

Ireland

Cork
Cork City Hall (August 29 – 31)

Dublin
Aras Mac Dhiarmada (August 30 – 31)
Casino Marino (August 30 – 31)
Collins Barracks (August 30 – 31)
Dept. of Education, Marlborough St. (August 30 – 31)
Dublin Castle Bedford Tower (August 30 – 31)
Dublin Castle Chapel Royal (August 30 – 31)
Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Kildare St.) (August 30 – 31)
Farmleigh (Water Tower) (August 30 – 31)
Four Courts (August 30 – 31)
National Concert Hall (August 30 – 31)
National Gallery (August 30 – 31)
National Library (August 30 – 31)
Phoenix Park Roundabout (August 30 – 31)
St Stephen Green – Wolfe Tone Monument (August 30 – 31)

Kilkenny
Kilkenny Castle (August 30 – 31)

Tipperary
Rock of Cashel (August 30 – 31)

View 2024’s list of participating landmarks.

United States

Alaska
JL Tower, Anchorage (August 26 – 30)

Arizona
Mayo Clinic, Phoenix (August 17)

Arkansas
Union Plaza Building, Little Rock (August 15)

California
Sails Pavilion, San Diego (August 17)
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego (August 17)

Delaware
Legislative Hall, Dover (August 16 – 18)

Florida
Carl D. Brorein Bridge, Tampa (August 17)
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa (August 17)
Kennedy Boulevard Bridge, Tampa (August 17)
Laurel Street Bridge, Tampa (August 17)
Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville (August 17)
Old City Hall, Tampa (August 17)
Platt Street Bridge, Tampa (August 17)
Tampa Riverwalk, Tampa (August 17)

Hawaii
Aloha Tower, Honolulu (August)

Idaho
8th & Main, Boise (August 17)

Illinois
875 North Michigan Ave, Chicago (August 5)
Berman Tower, Aurora (August 5 – 9)
Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago, Chicago (August)
Murray Baker Bridge, Peoria (August 17)
One Two Pru, Chicago (August 17)
The Wrigley Building Clock Tower, Chicago (August 17)
Willis Tower, Chicago (August 13 – 14)
Wrigley Field Marquee, Chicago
Wrigley Field 5th Inning Message, Chicago (August 17)

Iowa
Chris and Marcie Coleman Bridge, Des Moines (August 17)
Financial Center, Des Moines (August 1 – 5)
Fleur Drive (Ruan Connector), Des Moines (August 17)
Iowa City City Hall, Iowa City (August 19 – 30)
Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge, Des Moines (August 17)
Jefferson Street Viaduct, Ottumwa (August 1)
Norbert F. Beckey Bridge, Muscatine (August 1)
Pedestrian Mall, Iowa City (August 19 – 30)
SkyBridge, Davenport (August 5 – 11)

Massachusetts
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (August 3)

Michigan
The Blue Bridge, Grand Rapids (August 14 – 18)
Gilda’s Club, Royal Oak (August 1)

Minnesota
France Ave, Edina (August 20)
Lowry Ave Bridge, Minneapolis (August 22)
Mayo Clinic, Rochester (August 17)

Missouri
James S McDonnell Planetarium, Saint Louis (August 10)
Legacy Bank and Trust, Springfield (August 21)
Obelisk – TA Travel Center, Mt. Vernon (August)
Union Station, Kansas City (August 10)

Nebraska
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Omaha (August 17)

New Hampshire
Memorial Bridge, Portsmouth (August 10)

New Jersey
Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Camden (August 24)
Hunterdon County Historic Courthouse, Flemington (August)
Midland Park Borough Hall, Midland Park (August 19 – 25)
The Stone Pony, Asbury Park (August 8)

New York
The Metropolitan, Rochester (August 1)
Mid-Hudson Bridge, Poughkeepsie (August 16)
Niagara Falls, Buffalo (August 24 | 10:15 – 10:30pm | watch live)
Peace Bridge, Buffalo (August 17)

North Carolina
The Vue, Charlotte (August)
Green Street Pedestrian Bridge, Winston-Salem (August 9 – August 23)
Liberty Street Strollway Bridge, Winston-Salem (August 9 – August 23)
Merschel Park, Winston-Salem (August 9 – August 23)
Twin Arches, Winston-Salem (August 9 – August 23)

Ohio
Terminal Tower, Cleveland (August 2)
The Dublin Link, Dublin (August 24)

Oklahoma
Skydance Bridge, Oklahoma City (August 17)

Oregon
Morrison Bridge Lighting Partner Program, Portland (August 17)

Pennsylvania
Gulf Tower, Pittsburgh (August 1)
Homestead Grays Bridge, Homestead (August 17)
Lt. Gov. Balcony Lights, Harrisburg (August 16 – 18)
One Liberty Place, Philadelphia (August 1)
PECO Crown Lights, Philadelphia (August 16 – 18)
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia (August 16)
Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex, Harrisburg (August 16 – 18)
Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia (August 17)

Rhode Island
Sakonnet River Bridge, Jamestown (August 1)

South Carolina
Beacon of Hope at Cancer Survivors Park Alliance, Greenville (August)

South Dakota
Arc of Dreams, Sioux Falls (August 30)

Tennessee
Tennessee State Capital Cupola, Nashville (August 23 – 25)

Texas
Alamo Quarry Smokestacks, San Antonio (August 5 – 8)

Utah
Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City (August 2 – 4)

Virginia
VA Aquarium, Virginia Beach (TBD)
The Slover, Norfolk (August)

Wisconsin
600 East, Milwaukee (August 26)
American Family Field, Milwaukee (August 26)
Baird Center, Milwaukee (August 26)
Discovery World, Milwaukee (August 26)
Gas Light Building, Milwaukee (August 26)
MGIC, Milwaukee (August 26)
Mitchell Park Domes, Milwaukee (August 26)
Pritzlaff Building, Milwaukee (August 26)
Schlitz Park, Milwaukee (August 26)
US Bank Center, Milwaukee (August 26)
Wisconsin Center District, Milwaukee (August 26)

Canada

Alberta
Calgary Tower, Calgary (August 12)

British Columbia
Science World, Vancouver (August 6)

Manitoba
Esplanade Riel Bridge, Winnipeg (August 15)
Winnipeg Sign, Winnipeg (August 15)

Ontario
CN Tower, Toronto (August 4 – 5)
London Ontario City Hall Building, London (August 30 – 31)
Toronto Sign, Toronto (August 30)

Please check back frequently for updates. This is a fluid list, and lighting feasibility and confirmation are subject to change.

Note: All lighting partners participating in this campaign will light in the Appendix Cancer Awareness ribbon color of amber. In the event of lighting limitations, yellow, gold, and/or orange will be used. Landmarks will light up throughout August.

If you would like to join our campaign, please contact us.

If you would like to volunteer for future awareness, education, or fundraising efforts, please fill out this form.

Submit your pictures to lightup@acpmp.org

We encourage the community to share photos of the illuminated landmark on social media by tagging us @appendixcancerpmp on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtags #AmberForAppendixCancer and #TurnAugustAmber and to spread information about the importance of early detection and specialized care for appendix cancer. All photo submissions will be entered for a raffle prize at the end of August!